August 15, 2026

Crypto

Crypto

Kalshi lands FIFA World Cup spotlight through ADI Predictstreet deal

Kalshi has secured World Cup branding exposure through a strategic partnership with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s official prediction market partner for the 2026 tournament. Summary Kalshi will receive FIFA World Cup branding exposure through its partnership with ADI Predictstreet. The agreement expands Kalshi’s sports strategy as trading volume tops $1 billion per day. The deal comes

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Cathie Wood snaps up $25.5M in Coinbase, SpaceX and Circle shares

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has expanded its positions in Coinbase, SpaceX, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood by purchasing about $25.54 million worth of shares on Friday across several of its exchange-traded funds. Summary Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought $25.54 million worth of Coinbase, SpaceX, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood shares. Coinbase led the purchases with a $10.19

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Cathie Wood says global instability will ignite Bitcoin’s next surge

Cathie Wood has said that rising global instability has created the conditions for another Bitcoin rally as investors increasingly look for assets that can protect wealth across borders. Summary Cathie Wood says capital leaving unstable countries could drive Bitcoin’s next major rally. Wood argues AI cannot replace Bitcoin’s role as a tool for protecting wealth

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World Cup Stirs $40Bn Valuation Hunt for Kalshi: Are Prediction Market Valuations Real?

Kalshi is in talks to raise fresh capital at a $40Bn valuation, according to a Financial Times report, nearly double the $22Bn price tag attached to its Series F round just weeks earlier in May 2026. That $40Bn figure is nearly triple the $15Bn that rival Polymarket is reportedly targeting. The central tension this story

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Hong Kong reveals when its first regulated stablecoins could launch

Hong Kong has confirmed that its first regulated stablecoins are expected to enter circulation between the middle and second half of 2026 after two bank-backed institutions secured issuer licenses earlier this year. Summary Hong Kong expects its first regulated stablecoins to launch between mid and late 2026 after licensing two bank-backed issuers. The HKMA says

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What is impermanent loss? The hidden cost in DeFi

Providing liquidity to a decentralized exchange looks like easy passive income, until you withdraw and find you have less than if you had simply held your tokens. That gap is impermanent loss, the most misunderstood risk in DeFi. This guide explains what causes it, how to calculate it, and how to limit it. Summary Impermanent

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What Does It Mean for Investors

Is this a “massive opportunity” for accumulation or is there more to the story? The world’s largest altcoin felt the pain of the overall market weakness over the past week, dropping to just over $1,500 for the first time in well over a year. The asset remains below key support levels, including $1,800, which

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What is RWA tokenization? real-world assets explained

Tokenized real-world assets crossed $30 billion on-chain in 2026, with BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton leading the charge. This guide explains what RWA tokenization actually is, how it works, why the biggest names in finance are betting on it, and the risks the hype tends to skip. Summary Real-world asset tokenization is the process of

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Ripple CEO Praises XRP, Questions Strategy’s Impact on Bitcoin and Crypto

Brad Garlinghouse was the latest to comment on the hot topic of Strategy, its Stretch stocks, and the impact on the overall crypto market. Michael Saylor and Strategy weren’t focused on the right features of bitcoin and how to build their own strategy around it, which is now hurting the overall cryptocurrency market, said

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What Is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)? How It Works and Risks

Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum’s world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge. This guide explains how WBTC works, the mint-and-burn model behind it, the alternatives, and the custodial risks that set it apart from holding real BTC. Summary Wrapped

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